Storage for EDD via Dropbox

Storage for EDD via Dropbox is a powerful extension for Easy Digital Downloads that allows you to store and deliver your digital products using Dropbox cloud storage. This plugin provides seamless integration with Dropbox’s API, featuring OAuth2 authentication and secure temporary download links.

Key Features

• Dropbox Integration: Store your digital products securely in Dropbox
• OAuth2 Authentication: Secure and easy connection to your Dropbox account
• Temporary Download Links: Generates secure 4-hour temporary links for downloads
• Easy File Management: Upload files directly to Dropbox through WordPress admin
• Media Library Integration: Browse and select files from your Dropbox within WordPress
• Folder Support: Navigate and organize files in folders
• Security First: Built with WordPress security best practices
• Developer Friendly: Clean, well-documented code with hooks and filters

Configuration

Step 1: Create a Dropbox App

1. Go to Dropbox Developer Console
2. Click “Create app”
3. Choose “Scoped Access” for API
4. Choose “Full Dropbox” for access type
5. Give your app a unique name
6. Click “Create app”

Step 2: Configure Your App

1. In your app settings, go to the “Permissions” tab
2. Enable these permissions:
   • files.metadata.read
   • files.content.read
   • files.content.write
3. Click “Submit” to save permissions

Step 3: Set OAuth Redirect URI

1. In your app settings, find “OAuth 2 Redirect URIs”
2. Add this URL: https://your-site.com/wp-admin/admin-post.php?action=dbxe_oauth_callback
3. Replace your-site.com with your actual domain

Step 4: Connect in WordPress

1. Go to Downloads > Settings > Extensions > Dropbox Storage
2. Enter your App Key and App Secret from the Dropbox Developer Console
3. Save settings
4. Click “Connect to Dropbox”
5. Authorize the connection in the Dropbox popup
6. You’re connected!

Usage

Browsing and Selecting Files

1. When creating or editing a download in Easy Digital Downloads
2. Click on “Upload File” or “Choose File”
3. Select the “Dropbox Library” tab
4. Browse your Dropbox storage using the folder navigation
5. Use the breadcrumb navigation bar to quickly jump to parent folders
6. Use the search box in the header to filter files by name
7. Click “Select” to use an existing file for your download

Uploading New Files

1. In the “Dropbox Library” tab, click the “Upload” button in the header row
2. The upload form will appear above the file list
3. Choose your file and click “Upload”
4. After a successful upload, the file URL will be automatically set with the Dropbox prefix
5. Click “Back” to return to the file browser without uploading

External services

This plugin connects to Dropbox API to manage files, create download links, and handle authentication.

It sends the necessary authentication tokens and file requests to Dropbox servers. This happens when you browse your Dropbox files in the dashboard, upload files, or when a customer downloads a file.

• Service: Dropbox API
• Used for: Authentication, file browsing, uploading, and generating download links.
• Data sent: OAuth tokens, file metadata, file content (during upload).
• URLs:
  • https://api.dropboxapi.com (API calls)
  • https://content.dropboxapi.com (File transfers)
  • https://www.dropbox.com (Authentication)
• Legal: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy

Support

For support and bug reports, please use the WordPress.org plugin support forum.

If you find this plugin helpful, please consider leaving a review on WordPress.org.

Other Storage Providers

Looking for a different storage provider? Check out our other plugins:

• Storage for EDD via Box – Use Box for your digital product storage
• Storage for EDD via OneDrive – Use Microsoft OneDrive for your digital product storage
• Storage for EDD via S3-Compatible – Use S3-compatible services like MinIO, DigitalOcean Spaces, Linode, Wasabi, and more

Privacy Policy

This plugin requires authorization to access your Dropbox account for file storage and retrieval. It does not collect or store any personal data beyond the OAuth tokens needed to maintain the connection. All file storage and delivery is handled through Dropbox’s secure infrastructure.